Senior Petrophysicist

About the role

Al Dhafra Petroleum is hiring a Senior Petrophysicist in Abu Dhabi. The role designs and proposes formation evaluation programs using open and cased hole logging technology, plans and supervises outsourced petrophysical studies, and interprets petrophysical data for exploration, appraisal and development wells. It works with a multi-disciplinary team to update static and dynamic reservoir models and supports seismic quality imaging.

Key responsibilities

• Design and propose formation evaluation programs and well evaluation programs for open and cased hole logging, basic and special core analyses, and issue changes with input from field development staff.
• Plan and supervise outsourced petrophysical studies, including preparing scopes of work and managing the tendering process for wireline, LWD, coring and core analysis services.
• Conduct detailed petrophysical interpretation and perform volumetric evaluation of hydrocarbon reserves.
• Support field static and dynamic models and provide rock physics support for seismic quality imaging.
• Assist in defining well objectives, tool strings and coring requirements, and advise on well completion, casing depths, cementation and tubular goods.
• Develop accurate 3D petrophysical models, review and consolidate reports, and present findings to management.
• Take part in budgeting, quality control of data acquisition and contractor follow-up, and ensure data is archived properly.
• Supervise and train assigned staff, and ensure HSE compliance across operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or an equivalent discipline, with courses in petrophysics, applied physics or mathematics.
• 8 to 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years in core petrophysics (operations and studies).
• Good coaching, mentoring, presentation and communication skills, and ability to work in multi-cultural, multi-company teams.

Required skills

• Petrophysical techniques for reservoir characterization, including deterministic and probabilistic methods.
• Knowledge of LWD, wireline tools and techniques, and core-log integration.
• Interpretation of clastic and carbonate basins and complex mineral workflows.
• Computer skills for presentations, spreadsheets and document preparation.